Susan LoRusso

Susan LoRusso is a Term Associate Professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota. Her research investigates how media shapes public understanding of health information, with emphasis on misinformation diffusion and information literacy interventions.

Her publications analyze media coverage patterns during health crises and the impact of celebrity health disclosures on public information-seeking behaviors. Recurrent themes include message effectiveness, audience engagement with conflicting health information, and media literacy strategies.